Caroline Pates
Ilkeston,Derbyshire
Summary
Experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner offers sound judgement and excellent clinical knowledge to triage role. Completes history taking and physical examinations to agreed standards. Solution-focused with excellent problem-solving abilities for reactive, attentive patient support. Professional individual with primary care experience seeks Advanced Nurse Practitioner role. Adaptable and proactive for responsive patient assessments and treatment planning. Demonstrates excellent initiative and focus for reliable team support. Motivated ANP with experience delivering exceptional care standards in pressured practice environments. Meticulous in analysing and interpreting test results for positive decision-making and diagnosis management planning. Collaborative team player aiding productive multidisciplinary operations. Compassionate healthcare professional committed to providing high quality patient care. Collaborates successfully with team to meet needs of ma very busy practice Hardworking Nurse Practitioner with over 12 years of experience conducting physical examinations, ordering and interpreting lab testing and prescribing treatments or medications to address diverse conditions. Passionate about patient education and promoting sustainable wellness habits to mitigate pain and illness. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work history
Advanced nurse practitioner
University of Nottingham
Nottingham, Nottinhgamshire
06.2018 - Current
- Interpreted various diagnostic tests and clinical procedures with meticulous attention to detail to develop helpful insights.
- Assessed patients' condition, swiftly creating and implementing individual care plans.
- Diagnosed and treated patients attending primary health care services with range of acute and non-acute medical conditions.
- Demonstrated expert clinical skills and critical judgement to provide safe, appropriate patient-centred care.
- Requested additional diagnostic investigations as required, interpreting results to develop targeted treatment programmes.
- Collated and stored data for patient records with strict confidentiality and sensitivity.
- Delivered care in line with clinical guidelines for continued practice compliance.
- Mentored new Nurse practitioner junior members of staff.
- Carried out thorough clinical assessments to triage and treat high volume of patients.
Nurse practitioner
Urgent care center Nottingham
Nottingham
01.2013 - 06.2018
- Compared physical evaluation results with previous medical records to facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Worked with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to assess patients, determine individual needs and develop care plans.
- Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.
- Formulated lists of current and past medical conditions.
- Educated patients on medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Checked new patients by taking vital signs, reviewing lab results and taking visual assessments of patients.
- Enforced strict confidentiality and adhered to General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
- Applied and removed casts, sutured soft tissue injuries and changed dressings.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Recorded patient health history, test results and vitals into medical records.
- Used System One to create detailed reports on patient's condition status and treatments received.
- Shared medication knowledge to educate patients and help make better health decisions.
Sister
South Tyneside District hospital
South Tyneside, South shields
06.2005 - 12.2012
- Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Identified areas in need of clinical improvement and implemented process changes to accommodate.
- Performed patient evaluations and developed care plans in alignment with needs.
- Provided excellent care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.
- Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored implementation of physicians' orders.
- Communicated with external departments to facilitate critical patient admissions.
- Documented and evaluated effectiveness of care plans and interventions.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals.
- Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
- Complied with quality healthcare standards to uphold hospital reputation.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
- Helped deliver stabilising and life-saving treatments during medical emergencies.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Coordinated care across large wards based on patient priorities and requests.
- Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
- Leveraged person-centred care to develop care plans and enhance recovery process.
Education
Level 7 MSC - Postgraduate certificate in Advanced clinical practice
De-Montford University
Leicester 01.2021 -
RCN Advanced level Nursing Practice Credential - Advanced Nursing
RCN Credential
04.2023 -
Non-Medical Prescribing - Nursing
De Montfort University
Leicester 01.2017 -
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing degree In NUrsing Practice
University of Northumbria at Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne /2005 -
Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing Studies
Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne 03.1999 -
Skills
- Clinical decision-making
- Acute condition management
- Advanced nursing duties
- Clinical excellence
- Patient diagnosis
Languages
English
Beginner
Additional Information
Throughout my 21 years of Nursing I have always keep myself updated with a numerous amount of extended training courses.
Course Title Training provider Duration Year completed
Understanding Blood Results 16 Hours CPD November 9th &10th November 2020
Advanced Clinical Skills in Primary Care Nottingham City-Care Partnership 5 days 2016
The 7 habits of highly effective people South Tyneside Foundation trust 3 days 2012
Influencer Training (leading Change) City-care Partnership 3 days 2017
Paediatric Intermediate Clinical Skills course Urgent and emergency Care Partnership Nottingham University Hospital 4 days 2018
Minor injuries Course Queen Elizabeth hospital Gateshead 2 days 2006
The Unwell Child - assessment and care of children in Urgent Care Nottingham Urgent Care Training Partnership 1 day 2017
History Taking and Physical Assessment Module Part of my BSA degree daily for 8 weeks 2008
Timeline
RCN Advanced level Nursing Practice Credential - Advanced Nursing
RCN Credential
04.2023 -
Level 7 MSC - Postgraduate certificate in Advanced clinical practice
De-Montford University
01.2021 -
Advanced nurse practitioner
University of Nottingham
06.2018 - Current
Non-Medical Prescribing - Nursing
De Montfort University
01.2017 -
Nurse practitioner
Urgent care center Nottingham
01.2013 - 06.2018
Sister
South Tyneside District hospital
06.2005 - 12.2012
Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing Studies
Northumbria University
03.1999 -
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing degree In NUrsing Practice
University of Northumbria at Newcastle
/2005 -
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